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Yoko Ono
Multimedia artist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music, and peace activism; influenced the art world and John Lennon's solo career.
Lauryn Hill
Rose to fame with the Fugees; her solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' won five Grammy awards and is still influential in hip-hop and neo-soul.
Billie Holiday
Influential jazz vocalist known for her distinctive voice and emotive style, songs like 'Strange Fruit' tackled complex social issues.
Whitney Houston
Awarded with the most total awards for a female artist including Grammy Awards, known for her powerful vocals & hit songs like 'I Will Always Love You'.
Celia Cruz
Known as the 'Queen of Salsa', she was one of the most popular salsa artists with 23 gold albums & a symbol of the Cuban-American community.
Madonna
Pioneered the modern pop-star playbook, known for her continuous reinvention & versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation.
Kathleen Hanna
Pioneer of the riot grrrl movement with her band Bikini Kill, her work has had a lasting influence on feminism and punk music.
Clara Schumann
A German musician and composer, one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era, she had a 61-year concert career from child prodigy to esteemed elder.
Björk
Icelandic singer-songwriter, known for her unique voice & avant-garde musical style, she has pushed the boundaries of electronic and pop music.
Missy Elliott
Hip-hop artist known for innovative music videos, production, and groundbreaking impact as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Tina Turner
Called the 'Queen of Rock and Roll', known for energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity.
Dolly Parton
Significant contribution to country music with hits like 'Jolene'; known for her humanitarian efforts; inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Selena
Known as the 'Queen of Tejano music', she brought Tejano music to mainstream America; tragic early death turned her into a cultural legend.
Fanny Mendelssohn
A prolific German pianist and composer, she composed over 460 pieces of music; her works were originally published under her brother's name, Felix Mendelssohn.
Amy Winehouse
Known for her deep vocals and eclectic mix of musical genres including soul, jazz, and R&B; won five Grammy Awards for 'Back to Black'.
Janis Joplin
Pioneered a new era for female rock stars, known for her powerful & raw vocal style; posthumous inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Joni Mitchell
Folk music icon with significant influence on songwriting and composition, known for her emotional depth and innovative guitar tunings.
Sade
Lead singer of the English band Sade, known for their unique blend of soul, jazz, and R&B; 'Smooth Operator' is one of their hit singles.
Aretha Franklin
The first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, known for her soulful voice and hits like 'Respect'; she earned the title 'Queen of Soul'.
Annie Lennox
Known for her work with Eurythmics and a solo career, her distinctive voice and androgynous style influenced pop music and fashion.
Carole King
Influential singer-songwriter, her album 'Tapestry' was one of the best-selling albums of all time; prolific songwriter for other artists.
Adele
British singer-songwriter, known for her deep and emotional vocal performances; one of the best-selling music artists with multiple awards for albums like '21'.
Beyoncé
Critical and commercial success as a solo artist and with Destiny's Child, groundbreaking visual albums like 'Lemonade', influential in music, fashion, and politics.
Ella Fitzgerald
Renowned American jazz singer, known for her pure tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, and a horn-like improvisational ability.
Patti Smith
Godmother of punk, her album 'Horses' merged rock and poetry, influenced the New York City punk rock movement.
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